# WhatsApp

Type: Product

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## Recent coverage (3 stories)

### Helo.ai Promises 60-Second Customer Resolutions via WhatsApp for Retailers
2026-07-22 06:12:35 · Sentiment: Strongly positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 1

Retail businesses can now deploy AI agents on WhatsApp that resolve customer queries in under 60 seconds, eliminating tickets and wait times. Helo Convo by Helo.ai lets non-technical users build agents from a single prompt in minutes, transforming post-purchase support and boosting retention.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/retail-helo-ai-agent-whatsapp

### Amazon Sellers at Risk: $90K Bribe Scheme Inside the Marketplace
2026-07-01 00:04:02 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

Amazon's third-party sellers are caught in a black market where middlemen offer bribes for insider favors, as shown by a whistleblower's $90,000 frozen fund ordeal.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/retail-amazon-shadow-bribery-seller-impact

### Meta Platforms Dominate Indian Retail Discovery as Social Influence Hits 77%
2026-02-26 00:28:50 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

A joint report by Meta and the Retailers Association of India reveals that 77% of retail purchase decisions in India are now influenced by social media, with Meta platforms capturing 96% of that discovery. The shift toward 'phygital' shopping is being driven by short-form video, creators, and conversational commerce via WhatsApp.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/meta-india-retail-discovery-report-2026

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